The Rock. Statham. Tucci. Somewhere along the way, bald-plus-beard stopped being a compromise and became one of the most confident looks a man can wear.
A beard adds definition below a bare scalp, whether you prefer light stubble or a fuller shape. Here are 29 celebrities pictured with bald or balding heads and different beard styles.
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Stanley Tucci with Salt and Pepper Stubble
The actor and director has been bald for most of his career. He is often spotted with a light stubble around his face. Of course, he does experiment with this look by trimming his stubble or shaving the sides of his face, but the classic stubble has always remained a staple of his look.
02 of 29Chris Daughtry with Light Stubble
The ‘Home’ singer is famous for his minimalist rocker style and has sported several beards throughout his career. From goatees to round beards, he’s done it all. More often than not, he keeps it simple with a bit of stubble.
03 of 29Dwayne Johnson with Full Goatee
One of the most popular bald black celebrities with a beard is Dwayne Johnson. The Fast and Furious actor, who has kept his head fully shaved since around 2010, is often seen sporting a round goatee beard, which complements his masculine features.
04 of 29Corey Stoll with a Short Full Beard
While the House of Cards actor has worn wigs for some of his roles, you can often see him with some classy beard styles with his bald head. He looks great with a short full-face beard covering his face sides.
05 of 29Jon Cryer with a Short Boxed Beard
In this photo, Jon Cryer pairs a shaved head with a short boxed beard and tidy cheek edges. He is among the actors over 50 with a stylish beard featured on this site.
06 of 29Kobe Bryant with a Short Beard
Kobe Bryant is pictured with a closely shaved head and a short beard covering the jaw. The mustache joins the beard around the mouth, creating a compact outline.
07 of 29Mark Strong with Short Stubble
Mark Strong’s short stubble follows the jaw and mouth, adding a light outline below the bald scalp.
08 of 29Jonathan Banks with Thin Goatee
Jonathan Banks pairs a neatly trimmed grey beard on the chin with a thin mustache. The cheeks stay shaved, keeping the goatee distinct.
09 of 29Luke Goss with Trimmed Salt and Pepper Stubble
The drummer-actor is among the well-known bald celebrities with beards. He prefers trimmed stubble across his chin and jawline to complement his bald looks. Considering his unique face shape and sharp facial features, the stubble definitely suits his style.
10 of 29Ben Kingsley with Goatee and Thin Mustache
The old actor with a beard is known for his roles in films like Shutter Island. The celebrity sported a goatee with his bald look. Despite his long acting career, Sir Ben Kingsley has decided to stick with a thin round goatee beard as his signature look.
11 of 29Common with Full Circle Beard
While the rapper has been bald for much of his career, he has experimented with different beard styles like trimmed stubble and even a round full-face beard. One of his famous beard looks is a circle goatee beard with neatly trimmed edges and a soul patch.
12 of 29Bruce Willis with Long Gray Stubble
The Die Hard actor is well known for his rugged and masculine appearance. His later bald looks include untrimmed gray stubble that’s heavier along the chin than the sides of his face. Sure, this type of style doesn’t need a lot of grooming, but Bruce Willis can pull it off!
13 of 29Damon Wayans with Goatee and Pencil Mustache
Damon Wayans is pictured with a thin pencil mustache with a short goatee. The shaved cheeks keep the focus around the mouth.
14 of 29John Travolta with a Short Beard
John Travolta is one of the celebrities with a beard shown here wearing a short, full style. The beard covers the chin and jaw below his shaved head; the photo does not establish his trimming routine.
15 of 29Moby with a Short Salt-and-Pepper Beard
Moby’s short beard mixes gray and darker hair across the jaw and chin. Its soft, rounded outline pairs with his shaved head and dark glasses.
16 of 29Michael Jordan with Patchy Goatee
Michael Jordan is pictured with a narrow goatee and mustache while the cheeks remain shaved. The compact shape keeps the attention around the mouth.
17 of 29Tim Howard with a Full Rounded Beard
Tim Howard’s full beard has a rounded lower edge and shorter cheek growth. Its density creates a strong contrast with his shaved head.
18 of 29Terry Crews with a Short Goatee
The comedian Terry Crews is pictured with a short goatee and thin mustache. Keeping the cheeks shaved makes the small chin section stand out.
19 of 29Patrick Stewart with Trimmed Well-Kept Stubble
Patrick Stewart is pictured with very short white stubble along the chin and jaw. The light facial hair gives the bald-head pairing a subtle finish.
20 of 29Ving Rhames with a Chin Patch and Mustache
Ving Rhames is pictured with a mustache and a separate small chin patch. The bare cheeks and the gap between the two pieces keep the shape open.
21 of 29Michael Chiklis with Extended Goatee
Michael Chiklis doesn’t overcomplicate things with his choice of facial hair and goes for an extended goatee. The salt and pepper goatee isn’t too prominent and is followed by the light stubble on the neck, which suits his rounder face.
22 of 29Taye Diggs with Short Goatee and Pencil Mustache
Taye Diggs, known for his incredible stage performances, finds beauty in simplicity with his subtle short goatee and pencil mustache. It especially works with his choice of glasses and piercings.
23 of 29Samuel L. Jackson with a Gray Jawline Beard
Samuel L. Jackson’s short gray beard follows the jaw, with lighter coverage above it. Dark-framed glasses add contrast to the soft beard outline.
24 of 29Shaquille O’Neal with a Short Boxed Beard
Shaquille O’Neal’s short boxed beard mixes gray and darker hair. Defined cheek edges and a rounded lower outline give the style a tidy shape.
25 of 29Billy Joel with Full Goatee
A goatee with long stubble is a perfect choice for Billy Joel, given his rounder face. He keeps the beard neatly trimmed and leaves the specks of black and gray in between.
26 of 29Mike Tyson with a Short Gray Goatee
Mike Tyson is pictured with a short gray goatee, a lighter mustache and closely shaved cheeks. The strongest beard coverage sits at the chin.
27 of 29Jason Statham with Full Stubble
Jason Statham is pictured with short stubble across the jaw, chin and upper lip. Its even length creates a light outline around his face.
28 of 29Billy Zane with a Short Salt-and-Pepper Beard
Billy Zane’s short beard mixes gray and darker hair, with a darker mustache above the lip. The beard stays close to the jaw for a compact outline.
29 of 29Bryan Cranston with Red Goatee
Bryan Cranston is pictured with a reddish circle goatee and a shaved head. The connected mustache and chin beard frame the mouth while the cheeks stay bare.
Plenty of bald celebrities with beards have made creative choices in how they wear their facial hair. While most go for light stubble, others prefer a goatee or a short beard. You can take plenty of inspiration from these different actors and choose a style that fits you best.
